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Development of Nanogel Templated and Sustainable Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-02)Water treatment is attracting increasing attention due to its important role in providing safe water for human activities. In this doctoral research, various advanced nanomaterials were developed and demonstrated in several ... -
Development of Needle Trap Devices for Particle Entrapment
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-25)The importance of studying particle-bound components in aerosol samples has been highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people tried to stop the spread of droplet-bound viruses by wearing face masks. While the ... -
Development of New Building Blocks for Constructing Novel Polymer Semiconductors for Organic Thin Film Transistors
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-29)Organic semiconductors are envisioned to have widespread applications in flexible displays, radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags, bio- and chem-sensors, as well as organic solar cells. Polymer semiconductors are ... -
Development of New Carbon-Carbon Bond-Forming Strategies: Formation and Reactivity of sp³-gem-Organodimetallic Palladium(II)/MRn Alkane Intermediates (MRn=Dialkylalumino, Trialkylstannyl)
(University of Waterloo, 2006-12-01)Investigation of the catalytic formation, reactivity and synthetic scope of sp³-gem-organodimetallic palladio(II)/main group metal (main group metal = tributylstannyl, dialkylalumino) alkane species has been carried out. ... -
Development of New Domino Reactions of Alkylidene Meldrum’s Acids Involving Friedel-Crafts Chemistry and Catalytic Conjugate Allylation of Alkylidene Meldrum’s Acids
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-02)Alkylidene Meldrum’s acids are very reactive acceptors in conjugate additions, and are known to be significantly more electrophilic than other α,β-unsaturated carbonyl electrophiles. They also offer advantages in terms of ... -
Development of New Global Optimization Algorithms Using Stochastic Level Set Method with Application in: Topology Optimization, Path Planning and Image Processing
(University of Waterloo, 2012-06-20)A unique mathematical tool is developed to deal with global optimization of a set of engineering problems. These include image processing, mechanical topology optimization, and optimal path planning in a variational ... -
Development of New Nanostructurally Engineered Polymer Semiconductors for Organic Electronics
(University of Waterloo, 2014-07-21)The research presented in this thesis was focused on organic semiconductors and has resulted in the development of novel printable polymer semiconductors that can be used in organic thin film transistors (OTFTs) and organic ... -
The Development of Ni1-x-yCuxMgyO-SDC Anode for Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (IT-SOFCs)
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-02)Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) conventionally operate between 800 and 1000°C. The barriers for full-scale commercialization of SOFCs are the high cost and relatively poor long-term stability due to the high temperatures ... -
Development of Nickel Hydroxide/Oxide Composite for Application in Next Generation Electrochemical Capacitors
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-14)With the world’s increasing energy demand and the depletion of fossil fuels, there is a growing demand for the development of alternative and clean energy sources. Batteries and fuel cell technologies have been cited ... -
Development of Non-planar Interconnects for Flexible Substrates using Laser-assisted Maskless Microdeposition
(University of Waterloo, 2012-09-19)With the industry striving for smaller devices, new technologies are developed to further miniaturize electronics devices. To this end, realization of 3D/non-planar interconnects, which aim at miniaturizing the interconnects ... -
Development of Non-Spherical Platinum Catalyst with Functionalized Carbon Supports for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-21)Energy conversion devices capable of zero-emission operation are needed to limit the impacts of anthropogenic climate change. Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells are well suited to address this need, as they can ... -
Development of novel data representations for virtual reality exergames
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-06)Being physically active is important to people of all ages for supporting health and wellbeing. Engaging in regular physical activity has been shown to foster growth and development, improve physical and cognitive functions, ... -
Development of Novel Molecules as Modulators of Amyloid-β Aggregation
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-08)Our brain is remarkably special and unique. It has billions of neurons that govern actions and reactions, and enables us to have thoughts, memories, and personality traits – outmost precious assets – that define who we are ... -
Development of novel spme coatings and high-throughput automation of sample preparation for pharmaceutical and clinical samples
(University of Waterloo, 2009-12-23)Increasing the efficiency of the methods used through the development and trial of novel pharmaceutical compounds is an important step to reduce the time required to develop new medical treatments. Before a drug can be ... -
Development of Novel Task-Based Configuration Optimization Methodologies for Modular and Reconfigurable Robots Using Multi-Solution Inverse Kinematic Algorithms
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-21)Modular and Reconfigurable Robots (MRRs) are those designed to address the increasing demand for flexible and versatile manipulators in manufacturing facilities. The term, modularity, indicates that they are constructed ... -
Development of Novel Techniques for Measuring Bulbar Conjunctival Red Blood Cell Velocity, Oximetry and Redness
(University of Waterloo, 2009-04-29)Introduction The ocular surface provides a unique opportunity to study hemodynamics since the vessels can be visualized directly, without treatment and non-invasively. The availability of instruments to measure various ... -
Development of Novel Π-conjugated Polymer Semiconductors for Organic Solar Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2018-12-20)Bulk heterojunction polymer solar cell (PSC) is a promising photovoltaic technology for clean and renewable energy sources due to its superior advantages such as mechanical flexibility, light weight, low-cost fabrication, ... -
Development of oleophilic membranes for volatile organic compound and nitrogen separation
(University of Waterloo, 2022-03-14)Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the foremost hazardous pollutants in the air. VOC emissions have significant effects on the environment and human health. Membrane separation, as an excellent technology for VOC removal ... -
Development of Optical Fiber-Based Sensing Devices Using Laser Microfabrication Methods
(University of Waterloo, 2010-04-27)The focus of this thesis is on the development of sensing devices based on optical fiber sensors, specifically optical Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG), using laser microfabrication methods. FBG is a type of optical fibers whose ... -
Development of Optimal Energy Infrastructures for the Oil Sands Industry in a CO₂-constrained World
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-27)Western Canadian bitumen is becoming a predominant source of energy for North American markets. The bitumen extraction and upgrading processes in the oil sands industry require vast quantities of energy, in the form of ...